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It is fall here in Michigan, and it was raining on Sunday. The kids were resting and my husband was doing some reading. I was glad to get a text from this friend who wanted to hike at Seidman Park. Thankfully, by then, rain had stopped. It was still chilly, but what better way to warm up than going on a hike??!! I jumped on … Continue reading An Afternoon at Seidman Park….

“Hi, I’m Satya, Nepali interpreter, from ___ (agency) for ___ am/pm appointment.” This has become my regular introductory part every day since I became a freelancer. Having taken on different roles at different workplaces, I have seen and felt that my introduction and identity also has been taking a different form. There are places and people to whom I introduce myself as a pastor, husband, … Continue reading I am an Interpreter

This story is quite inspiring to me. When I saw this teacher doing something incredible like this for his students for decades, the urge to become a teacher like him almost completely took over me. I have been telling people who ask me what I want to do after seminary that I want to be a teacher – a teaching pastor. A Bible Teacher. This … Continue reading Not-So-Cool Teacher Gives me Goosebumps

In the past 5-6 years as a social worker working with immigrants from various countries, I do not know how many times I have come across clients who thought feeding formula vs your own breast-milk was being more American. The first year or so I used to interpret even at the medical appointments for some of the clients that spoke my language. I used to … Continue reading Formula-Feeding and My idea of Being American

Almost all Nepalese can relate to what I feel about when eating sweet potato, banana, orange, and apple for lunch. Those of us who grew up eating rice and lentil for lunch twice or sometimes thrice a day might have hard time accepting that these fruits can be lunch :- After having these fruits as lunch, you tummy still might feel hungry. Unless you convince … Continue reading Breakfast

We just got back from Traverse City that day and on the way to our home, we also stopped by Lake Michigan in Holland, Michigan. As you can see in the picture, the sun was just about to set in the horizon that ended touching the waves at the far end of the lake. My oldest son Pratya was taking a walk with his lovely … Continue reading Lake Michigan Light House

Yes, this is my very own old pair of shoes. There is nothing special about this shoes. Nonetheless, there are lots of memories that take me aback to my past rugged years. I cannot write all those things… I will get quite emotional since they are very personal. But I want to let you know that we should not judge people from their outlook. What appears … Continue reading You Can’t Really Know a Man until You Walk a Mile in His Shoes

I felt like I’ve not posted anything for years. My grad. school started a month ago and things have not got into place. It seems I am yet to settle in Chicago. A lot happening in a month with kids, family, friends, and relatives. My 4 years old boy started his preschool. Another toddler was already getting handful and now seems to be hyper. Commuting … Continue reading Busy with School! No Click-Click

By Prasha Maharjan This was the highlight of our mini-vacation. The DAD “hauling” all the members of the family in this tandem bike with the boys in the burley carriage. Scenic ride by the lake with occasional stops to see what the island had to offer the “tourists.” Saral did fairly okay with one burst of whining and then off to napping the entire ride. … Continue reading Highlight: Mini-Vacation in Mackinaw City & Island